https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-election-result-won-t-be-a-shock-what-comes-next-could-beContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-election-result-won-t-be-a-shock-what-comes-next-could-behttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-s-election-result-won-t-be-a-shock-what-comes-next-could-be#u72830Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:06:25 +0000Russia is approaching parliamentary elections that analysts expect will not produce shocking results, though citizens express fear over the subsequent political climate. The candidate pool reflects the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, featuring both veterans of the war and a long-shot anti-war candidate. While the electoral process is described by some as a fake democracy, the actual outcome is seen as predictable. Attention now shifts to how the wartime environment and the inclusion of combat veterans will shape the legislative body's future priorities.Why it mattersVladimir Putin maintains